Senior Clinical Research Scientist (Gastrointestinal Solutions-GIS)

<span class="jobdescription"><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Working Location: Massachusetts, Westborough </strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Workplace Flexibility: Remote</strong></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><em><span style="color:#08107b">For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ​</span></em></strong></span><em><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><span style="color:#08107b">​</span></strong></span></em></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline">​</span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:#000000">Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives. </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:red">​</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:#000000">Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose: </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><span style="color:#08107b">Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy. </span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:#000000">Learn more about Life at Olympus: <a href="https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers">https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers</a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">.</span></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Description</b></h2> </div><div><p>This role collaborates closely with the leadership of Clinical Affairs to execute clinical research strategy activities and oversee aspects of clinical trials in support of clinical evidence generation strategies across the <strong>GIS - Gastrointestinal<span> Solutions Division; GI (including core GI, EUS, and Infection Prevention), EndoTherapy, Medical Service, and Endoscopic Solutions Ecosystem</span>.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>This individual will participate in the development, execution, and closeout of evidence generation activities to support product development, regulatory approval, reimbursement strategies, and overall commercialization of Olympus’s portfolio. Specifically, this individual will be responsible for writing clinical study protocols, case report forms, and study reports; will work closely with study sites to obtain necessary approvals (EC/IRB); and will respond critically to questions raised throughout the clinical study execution.</p> <p> </p> <p>The individual is a critical member of Clinical Affairs strategy team and collaborates with cross-functional teams including internal and external business stakeholders within MSA, across different business units, and within the broader Olympus organization, as appropriate. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Duties</b></h2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>In collaboration with internal and external to MSA stakeholders, contribute to an evidence generation strategy that will drive the clinical evidence strategy for Olympus business units</li> <li>Provides critical input into Business Development, R&D, and product development project (PDP) activities to inform decision-making on whether clinical evidence supports a product’s value proposition.</li> <li>Participates in strategic and operating planning activities in partnership with the Global Clinical Leads, in translating corporate and divisional initiatives into operational plans.</li> <li>Participate in clinical trial design (protocol and CRF development), execution (data collection, analysis, and interpretation), and closeout (final reporting).</li> <li>Oversee execution of Investigator Initiated Trials (IIT) and Collaborative Clinical Research (CCR) initiatives.</li> <li>Present clinical study updates to internal and external stakeholders; support Publication strategies.</li> <li>Support Regulatory submissions.</li> <li>Facilitate cross-functional communication between Sales and Marketing, R&D, PMO, HEMA, Risk Management, Quality and Regulatory Affairs, and investigational sites.</li> <li>Ensures clinical research studies are conducted in compliance with relevant Olympus policies, procedures, regional and local regulatory requirements, and global guidelines and standards.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Qualifications</b></h2> </div><div><p><strong>Required:</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>BA/BS degree in life sciences or related field.</li> <li>Minimum of 8 years medical device industry experience post-degree preferably in Clinical Affairs/Operations, Medical Affairs within medical device industry.</li> <li>Experience working on clinical research evidence generation strategies.</li> <li>Ability to think strategically, critically analyse and synthesize complicated data and scientific information.</li> <li>Demonstrated scientific writing ability.</li> <li>Ability to plan and organize project assignments of substantial variety and complexity.</li> <li>Ability to be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction.</li> <li>Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.</li> <li>Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.</li> <li>Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to engage with external stakeholders; build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and research staff.</li> <li>Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.</li> <li>Strong consulting, facilitation, and communication skills bridging between scientific and business priorities, to manage effective international and cross-divisional collaboration.</li> <li>Experience working in a global cross-functional team (functional/matrix) environment and knowledge and/or experience working with groups with varied cultural backgrounds and learning styles is required.</li> <li>Domestic and international travel up to 5-10%, including weekend and evening travel as needed to support business objectives and ongoing development of physician relationships.</li> <li>Scheduling flexibility to commit to a global weekly schedule (Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday) navigating multiple time zones with extended hours into the early morning as well as late evenings.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine or related field.</li> <li>Clinical research study design in the field of endoscopic therapy or minimally invasive medical technologies</li> </ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#08107b"><strong>Why join Olympus?</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#08107b"><strong>Equitable Offerings you can count on:</strong></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">24/7 Employee Assistance Program</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">12 Paid Holidays</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**</span></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#08107b"><strong>Connected Culture you can embrace:</strong></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Employee Resource Groups</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs </span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Paid Educational Assistance</span></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">*US Only</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#08107b"><strong>Are you ready to be a part of our team?</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:#000000">Learn more about our benefits and incentives: <a href="https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks">https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks</a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position is $114,467.00 - $160,254.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). This pay range represents the National Average of the range, and may vary depending on the location of the individual. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:#000000">At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.</span> </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.</span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America.  For more information, visit </span></span></span><a style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline" href="https://www.olympusamerica.com/"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0068b1">www.olympusamerica.com</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#444444">.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#08107b"><strong>You Belong at Olympus</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong><em>Applicants Requesting Accommodations: </em></strong>Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#08107b"><strong>Let’s realize your potential, together.</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.</span></span></span></p> <div> </div> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Medical Affairs</span></span> </span></p> </span>

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